Postcode Analysis Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOOLSCROFT VIEW, S73 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLSCROFT VIEW, S73 0AX.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S73 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S73 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Woolscroft View, 0.2km from Hill Top in Hemingfield. Administratively it sits within Hoyland Milton ward and the Barnsley East constituency.

For families considering a move, S73 0AX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S73 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00037763 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S73 0AX. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,475

8 sales · Mean £ 161,368

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S73 0AX has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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The Ellis Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good235 pupils0.1 km
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Good179 pupils1.4 km
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Jump Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.5 km
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Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre

Outstanding446 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Billy's Hill Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Hemingfield Village Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Tavern1.0 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.3 km
  • The Albion Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • English Rose Tea Room0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Seashaws Fish & Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wombwell1.2 km
  • Elsecar1.7 km
  • Chapeltown6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hemingfield Road/School Street0.1 km
  • Cemetery Road/Hemingfield Road0.1 km
  • Hemingfield Road/School Street0.1 km
  • Cemetery Road/Lady Croft Lane0.1 km
  • School Street/Garden Grove0.1 km